When to go · Karesuvanto
Karesuvanto in May
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited services); May (thaw, wet trails).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 8
- Crowds
- Low
- Finland overall
- Prices
- Medium
- Finland overall
Verdict
Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited services); May (thaw, wet trails).
Is another month better than May?
May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:
- JuneGreatInside Karesuvanto's best window: Jun–Sep (hiking, canoeing, midnight sun); Feb–Apr (skiing, snowmobile).
- JulyGreatInside Karesuvanto's best window: Jun–Sep (hiking, canoeing, midnight sun); Feb–Apr (skiing, snowmobile).
- AugustGreatInside Karesuvanto's best window: Jun–Sep (hiking, canoeing, midnight sun); Feb–Apr (skiing, snowmobile).
- SeptemberGreatInside Karesuvanto's best window: Jun–Sep (hiking, canoeing, midnight sun); Feb–Apr (skiing, snowmobile).
Weather in May
- KaresuvantoHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -2 °C (28 °F), rain on about 8 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 28 °F (-2 °C), rain on about 8 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Finland overall
- Low
- Prices · Finland overall
- Medium
Finland overall: Vappu, fast-returning light and blossom; Lapland in its muddy thaw.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Karesuvanto, side by side.
Verdict
May: Avoid
Feb: Great (better)
Daytime high
May: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Feb: -9 °C (16 °F)16 °F (-9 °C)
Night low
May: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Feb: -19 °C (−2 °F)−2 °F (-19 °C)
Rain days
May: 8
Feb: 8
Crowds
May: Low
Feb: Medium
Prices
May: Medium
Feb: High
Festivals listed
May: 0
Feb: 0
May: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Jan (polar night, limited services); May (thaw, wet trails).
February: Inside Karesuvanto's best window: Jun–Sep (hiking, canoeing, midnight sun); Feb–Apr (skiing, snowmobile).
Karesuvanto: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings